How did the citizens of Athens get enough grain to eat?

They shipped local products to Egypt to trade.

What happened after Sparta conquered a neighboring land?

The Spartans made them give Sparta much of their food crops.

Sparta used heavy iron bars as money. What conclusion does this suggest?

Sparta discouraged trade with other city-states.

Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?

A small group held the most power.

Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?

Both girls and boys got military training.

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Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta

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TCI ch. 27 comparing the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta

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1
Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?
broad rivers
poor soil
major highways
surrounding mountains
2
To become a full citizen, a Spartan man had to
get elected by the people.
come from a rich family.
pass a difficult test.
marry a citizen's daughter.
3
What is one way the Assembly of Athens differed from the Council of 500?
The Assembly was larger.
The Assembly had far less power.
The Assembly met more often.
The Assembly did not permit discussion.
4
Which of these events most likely happened in the agora of Athens?
People voted for their leaders.
Boys held a wrestling contest.
Girls played musical instruments.
People bought leather sandals.
5
Which feature of Athen's geography most affected its economy?
It was close to the sea.
It was on a peninsula.
It was built on rocky cliffs.
It was surrounded by fertile fields.
6
How did the citizens of Athens get enough grain to eat?
Every family raised its own food behind the house.
They conquered neighboring farm villages.
Grasses good for making bread grew wild nearby.
They shipped local products to Egypt to trade.
7
What happened after Sparta conquered a neighboring land?
The conquered people went to Sparta to sell goods.
The people left by sea to start new colonies for Sparta.
The Spartans made them give Sparta much of their food crops.
They were made to leave so that Spartans could move there.
8
Which of these city-states was on the Peloponnesus ((peninsula)
Athens
Delphi
Thebes
Sparta
9
a 12-year-old Athenian girl would most likely get her education
in another city.
from a priestess.
in a day school.
from her mother.
10
Why did Athenian schoolboys have to memorize everything?
There were not enough books.
Examinations were very difficult.
Public speaking was important.
They wanted to become citizens.
11
Who made the most important government decisions in Sparta?
the Council of Elders
the Assembly
the winners of sports games
the military leaders
12
How would a man become a member of Athens's Council of 500?
He inherited the position.
He was chosen in a drawing
He was elected by citizens.
He overthrew a council member.
13
Sparta used heavy iron bars as money. What conclusion does this suggest?
Spartan money was more valuable than Athenian money.
Sparta shipped most goods by boat.
Sparta discouraged trade with other city-states.
Spartan money was easier to use than Athenian money.
14
Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?
The government had two kings.
A small group held the most power.
Military strength was valued.
It was organized as a city-state.
15
Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta
had most influence in the home.
could own property.
served equally with men in the army.
could not vote.
16
Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?
Both girls and boys got military training.
Children studied sculpture and painting.
Both girls and boys learned to cook and clean.
Children did not learn to read.

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